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Category Archives: physician coaching
Speaking up – an important service to society in the eyes of a physician coach
On a recent trip, I volunteered to help with physicals for some aspiring baseball players. Part of the evaluation was asking each person if he used smokeless tobacco, an unfortunately common habit among baseball players. Surprisingly, a good number acknowledged they did. … Continue reading
Looking back to move forward in an intentional way – how to jumpstart physician coaching for 2015
Wow – 2014 sure went by fast, don’t you think? A wise, Native American Shaman once told me that her people believe time is actually speeding up. Certainly, as the years go by, the time in front of us feels shorter … Continue reading
Open Book Medicine – a physician coach recommends curiosity
Today was one of those days when I knew why I went into medicine. Among my new patients were two with complicated medical histories. One was treated by a physician and improved. But a second physician emphatically told her she should never have had the … Continue reading
Posted in building relationship with patients, effective communication in healthcare, honesty in medical care, physician coach, physician coaching, physician communication, physician fulfillment
Tagged Building relationship with patients, communication in healthcare, Danielle Ofri, patient satisfaction, physician, physician coach, Physician coaching, Physician fulfillment
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Being a rose seed: a physician coach looks at growth with anticipation and trust
It’s sometimes hard to answer the question, “What kind of doctor are you?” I resist the temptation to answer, “a good one, I hope.” Instead, I explain that I care for patients with vein disorders but am also a physician coach, … Continue reading
What’s still here? A Physician Coach’s Perspective
Several years ago, on a beautiful and sunny day in Mammoth, I was skiing with a friend. Gone were our days racing down the black diamonds; we now cruised the blue, intermediate runs. Wistfully, we acknowledged that we had changed. We had … Continue reading
It’s Time to Show Up – a physician coach’s perspective
A friend of mine was chastised through her childhood for being too enthusiastic – “people aren’t like that,” she was told. Instead, she was encouraged to “tone it down,” which apparently made those around her feel more comfortable. Another friend is committed to … Continue reading
Posted in first impressions, honesty in medical care, mindfulness, physician coach, physician coaching, physician communication, physician fulfillment, physician work life balance, work life balance
Tagged Building relationship with patients, communication in healthcare, leadership, medical career, physician coach, Physician coaching
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Our perfect patients: how physicians can mold our practice to optimize everyone’s satisfaction
An internist recently shared a story about an elderly couple – both were her patients. One day, the woman remarked, “I love you, because you tell me what you think.” The doctor was flattered that her style was appreciated. She felt … Continue reading
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Tagged Building relationship with patients, communication in healthcare, internal medicine, leadership, physician coach, Physician coaching
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Physics yesterday – a physician coach declutters
We are moving – again. As a friend pointed out, it gives us the opportunity to clear out more things that we no longer use. Our problem is that we are so emotionally tied to many of those outdated things … Continue reading
The Magic of an Apology – a physician coach’s perspective
Yesterday, I cleared my calendar for the long-awaited delivery of a new dishwasher. Arriving early so I wouldn’t miss the delivery hours, I imagined having a dishwasher that would work well, with a black face to match all the other … Continue reading
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Tagged Building relationship with patients, communication in healthcare, leadership, medical career, patient satisfaction scores, physician coach, Physician coaching, relationships, success
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Let’s talk friends, again: a physician coach’s RX for a happier life
Recently I wrote about Facebook friends and suggested that we each make some time to contact those people who are our real friends. This suggestion was based on data that shows that those with friends and support systems live longer and … Continue reading
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Tagged leadership, medical career, physician coach, Physician coaching, Physician fulfillment, Physician work life balance, relationships, success, work life balance
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